Rural Carrier Associate (RCA)

Company: USPS
Location: Muscatine
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

In this role you deliver and collect mail by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions in a prescribed area. You also maintain good relations with customers and have a general familiarity with postal laws, regulations, and products for your area. As an RCA you provide a critical service to your community by ensuring mail delivery during weekdays, weekends and holidays with opportunities for career promotion. RCAs may be eligible for certain benefits including paid leave and health insurance.


*Job duties include:*


\* Sort, lift, and push moderate to heavy loads of mail and packages to prepare for delivery \* Deliver mail along your assigned route \* Pick up or collect mail from customers \* Collect postage due for charge on delivery or other services \* Work indoors and outdoors in all weather: rain, snow, cold and heat


*You will be required to supply your own vehicle. Equipment allowance is provided to compensate for mileage and vehicle upkeep.*


To apply, go to usps.com/careers, scroll down and click on "apply now", type "Muscatine" into the search field, press start, click on the "city carrier assistant" job, and complete your application.


Job Type: Part-time


Pay: $19.00 - $22.89 per hour


Benefits:

* Dental insurance

* Flexible schedule

* Health insurance

* Life insurance

* Mileage reimbursement

* Paid time off

* Paid training

* Vision insurance

Day range:

* Holidays

* Monday to Friday

* Weekend availability

Experience level:

* No experience needed

Shift:

* Day shift




Ability to commute/relocate:

* Muscatine, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)


Shift availability:

* Day Shift (Preferred)



Work Location: In person

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